October 2020 Civic League Meeting to be held Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00PM via Zoom. 

Join us for tomorrow’s monthly Civic League Meeting!

Zoom details and Agenda are below:

Agenda_October_2020

Topic: RPCL October 2020 Board Meeting
Time: Oct 7, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Autumn 2020 Roland Park Free Tree Program

The Roland Park Landscaping Committee is continuing its Free Tree Program this fall.  You can read all the details here, including a list of tree types available:

Fall 2020 tree planting

 

Passing of Dan McIntyre

Dan McIntyre, a longtime community supporter, passed away in August 2020.  Dan served on the Board of the  Roland Park Community Foundation, as well as the Roland Park Civic League, and was a beloved leader in both organizations.  His family has asked that in lieu of flowers, friends consider a gift in his name to RPCF.
To make a gift to the RPCF by credit card, please visit Paypal (click the “donate” button below.)

Credit Cards

Checks should be made payable to “Roland Park Community Foundation.”

Roland Park Community Foundation
P.O. Box 16214
Baltimore, MD 21210

Roland Water Tower Project Begins

The latest project of the Roland Park Community Foundation is the Stabilization of the Roland Water Tower.

The Roland Water Tower, located at 4210 Roland Avenue, is a 148-feet tall, octagonal masonry tower made from brick and terra cotta.  The Tower has been out of use since the 1960’s and is in disrepair.  Falling tiles resulted in a chain link fence being put up over 10-years ago.  It is located at the nexus of four neighborhoods:  Hoes Heights, Rolden, Roland Park and Hampden.

This historic tower was built in 1905 to provide water for Hampden. However, in 1930 the reservoir system replaced towers, so the Tower became the turnaround spot for streetcars.  In the 1960’s, buses replaced streetcars and today it acts as a landmark for the surrounding neighborhoods.  The Tower is in the Beaux Arts style where style was important even on structures that were used in functional roles.

The RPCF stepped up to bring this gem back to life.  Lewis Contractors was hired to repair the structure and construction will begin in September 2020, and the work will be complete in April 2021, subject to weather delays.

Watch this page for updates as the project progresses: https://rolandpark.org/organizationscommittees/roland-park-community-foundation/watertower/

July Civic League Meeting Wednesday, July 1st 7PM via Zoom

Join the Roland Park Civic League for their monthly meeting this Wednesday, July 1st at 7PM via Zoom!

Zoom access is below:

Topic: RPCL July 2020 Board Meeting
Time: Jul 1, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Here is the meeting agenda:

https://rolandpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Agenda_July_2020.pdf

Slide Presentation-RPCL Annual Meeting 2020

The Annual Meeting of the Roland Park Civic League (RPCL) took place Wednesday, May 20th at 7PM, via Zoom.  See the slides presented and additional details in the links below. A quorum of dues paying members was confirmed to be in attendance, so the nominated slate of Directors and Officers was approved along with minutes from 2019.

Slide Presentation

Annual_Invite_Zoom_Update

Standing_Rules_Annual_2020

Agenda_May_2020

RPCL slate 2020-2021

rpclboardnomineebios

Draft Annual Meeting Minutes 2019

 

Coronavirus Resource Page

Welcome to the Roland Park Coronavirus Resource Page

This page is provided to inform residents of CDC guidelines and best practices, and to bring local resources to your attention. The intent is to help residents stay safe and reduce exposure to infection during this emergency. The Roland Park Civic League is not providing any medical advice. Please contact your health care provider if you need help, and take guidance from state and local authorities at all times.

Staying Healthy

  • In an effort to ensure all residents have appropriate information to protect yourself and your families during this time, we’ve included CDC Prevention Steps below. This information and more can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html 
  • Know how it spreads: The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
  • Take steps to protect yourself: Wash or sanitize your hands often. Avoid touching your face. 
  • Avoid close contact: Maintain 6 feet (2 meter) distance between you and other people.
  • Take steps to protect others: Stay home if you’re sick. Cover cough and sneezes. If you have symptoms, wear a mask to protect others.
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces daily.

Helping Others

The Roland Park Civic League is endorsing a Roland Park Self-Quarantine Support Network developed to help connect neighbors in need with volunteer neighbors who can help with things like grocery shopping and delivery, medication delivery, and dog walking. If you are interested in helping out your nearby neighbors, please sign up on the link above. Volunteers will need to (a) sign up, (b) sign a waiver, (c) be vetted, and (d) attend an orientation, in order to be eligible to be connected with a vulnerable neighbor.

Here is a handout currently being used by the Roland Park Self-Quarantine Support Network, this can be printed for neighbors who need help or who want to volunteer.

LINK TO VOLUNTEER: www.tiny.cc/RPhelp

Asking for Help

If you are in need of help due to self-quarantine or quarantine by a medical professional, we have developed a robust network of volunteer neighbors who are willing to help with groceries, medications, dog walking, checking in from time to time, or other things you may need help with. Please sign up on the link above or call one of your Plat Representatives or Ann-Barron Carneal at 202-997-4950.

LINK FOR VULNERABLE NEIGHBORS TO ASK FOR HELP: http://www.tiny.cc/RPneedhelp

Getting Tested

  • If you have fever, coughing, shortness of breath, call your medical provider right away.
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COVID TESTING
    • Not everyone needs a test. Testing is appropriate for those who are at highest risk for developing severe COVID-19 disease.
    • Currently, COVID-19 testing is not widely available.
    • Mildly ill patients should be encouraged to stay home and contact their healthcare provider by phone for guidance about clinical management. 
  • COVID TESTING SITES IN BALTIMORE: 
    • MedStar PromptCare 410-230-7820 (can test walk-ins)
    • Maryland State Health Department 410-767-6871 (will have updated list of test sites)
    • Lifebridge Health 410-601-2222
    • Mercy Hospital 410-332-4866 (no drive through yet)
    • Sinai Hospital Drive Through 410-601-2222 (have to call first)

Roland Park Civic League 2020-2021 Board of Directors Slate

In advance of the 2020 Annual Meeting of the Civic League, the new slate of board nominees and is now available for community review.  Note that the annual meeting will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, May 20th at 7PM (link details to follow).  There will be a vote on the slate, so residents are encouraged to participate in the meeting and vote!  Per the By-Laws, we need a minimum of 35 people for voting/approval purposes.

Position/Nominee:

President: Robert Connors

First Vice President: Tom Hoen*

Second Vice President: Ashley Handwerk

Secretary: Ann-Barron Carneal**

Treasurer: Jen Viglucci

Plat 1 Rep: Blair Storzer**

Plat 4 Rep: Bobby Marinelli*

Plat 5 City Rep: Andy Niazy**

Plat 6 Rep: Devon Dodson

At-Large Rep “B”: Rachel Dawson*

At-Large Rep “E”: Ken Rice*

Returning Board Members

Position/Name

Plat 2 Rep: Ed Goodlander

Plat 3 Rep: Dan McIntyre

Plat 5/County Rep: Dan Motz

At-Large “A” Rep: Mary Kay Battafarano

At-Large “C” Rep: Richard Bruno

At-Large “D” Rep: Martha Holleman

*New to RPCL Board

**Current RPCL Board member in a new role

NOTE: You can read the bios for each proposed new board member here: rpclboardnomineebios